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for Ruben Pena
Terry Garcia
September 30, 2008
Hey Bro I sure do miss you. I think of you every day in one way or another. I have taken second look at some men when they look so much like you. It's hard without you and my dad gone. I'm doing the best I can with mom. But I could sure use some help with her. I pray that you, Rene and dad are looking down on all of us. I can't believe you been gone for two years. I love you my Bro.
Your Carnala
Santos Pena
September 24, 2008
Bro, I miss you dearly, especially those crazy times we went through together. The good old days when we use to go hunting and camping. Everytime was a different adventure.There was always gut busting laughter, even when we would work together on our cars and trucks. Humor was always in the air. I miss your craazy endless faces you use to make. Your dumb jokes, your funny ones, and how you were alway's there when I needed you help, and when we would just kick back in your shop and have a cold one or two,and watch sports on your shop tv. All that's gone now but the memories will linger in my heart and soul forever, Miss you little brother. Tu Carnal, Sandy P.S. The Indianapolis trips were especially memorable. Your with the Jefito now.
September 19, 2008
When I think of Ruben, I smile, he was a loving brother-in-law, and good father, and husband. I cherish all the memories and times we shared. I am Ruben, I hope you and Rene and your Dad are together and watching over us. Love always, Jo Ann (Pena) Jaimez Davenport
Liz Cota
September 19, 2008
May you watch over us along with your new helper Robert, get to know him he's a good kid. Tell him how much I love and miss him as we do you. You were always a wonderful Brother-in-law and friend, miss your sense of humar and your wonderful smile. you will never be forgotten. Hey by the way your beautiful daughter has your strenght, watch over her to make sure she keeps it.
Proud Tata- Juliancito 1994
September 18, 2008
The ultimate Thanksgiving Tradition! Who gets to fill up Dad's BIG o'l mouth with Whipped Cream??
September 18, 2008
T.H.S Graduation 1996! Me & Dad, Panchito & Julian
September 18, 2008
Dad & Tata together forever
September 18, 2008
René Peña
September 17, 2008
Hey pops. I think about you everyday. Every time I look up at the stars its like you're there right next to me and together we absorb the immensity of the cosmos and all its mysteries -just as we did when I was a child sitting on your tailgate. Chillin with you outside brought many comforting times, and I always drift to those memories when times are rough.
Overall, I think mostly about the things you've done and the things you've said. I'll always remember the last conversation I had with you (your words saved me that night and still ring in my mind) I'll also remember all the jokes you've told me...not because they were funny...but because you told them to me EVERYDAY!!!!! ...*sigh* ...I love you, Pops. I'm lucky to have you as my father.
Hangin' in the backyard, watching the sunset. One of Dad's favorite places to be!
September 17, 2008
CINDY PENA
September 14, 2008
When I think of Ruben I see his face and remember his smile. I cant help but smile thinking about that cute smile.We had good times!And even when we didn't see eachother for a long time , I always felt the love from you. Shaboom Shaboom Tra la lal la la la la la la!
LOVE, CINDY
Mari
December 22, 2006
Dad,
It's been 10 months now, the Holiday's have been hard but your memory keeps us smiling. Merry Christmas Daddy, I love you.
Miguel ( Primes) Peña
August 22, 2006
To my best friend and fishing buddy. You were my closet and dearest friend, we talked about everything,we shared a lot of good and sad times together.It's been now six months since I lost you my partner and brother.I'm tring really, really hard to live without you in my life. But my life is not whole.I'll keep on going throught the motions of life, but thats all they are just motions. I hope there is something after this life, and I hope I can hang around with you again.I love you and miss you my brother, my Primes.....
Maricela Pena
March 8, 2006
Dad
I miss you sooo much already, I'm looking after Mom for you, she is hanging on and doing well. Our lives are changing without you, and we are doing our best to cope. I'm regretting the worst times and holding on to the best times, thank you for giving me alot of those! Although you were taken from us to soon, I know that you are smiling down on us everyday....just think, you can see EVERYTHING I'm doing now :) I love you and miss you muchos!
Thank you family and friends for your entries. It feels good to know that my Dad was one of the special men in your lives too.
Angela Pena
March 6, 2006
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your kind and comforting words. These mean a lot to me. Ruben gave me a very good life and I will cherish every moment of our 25 years together.
wendy rice
March 3, 2006
Hi, angie im so sorry for your loss, may the good lord always be with you and your family. Wendy
Arnoldo Mendoza
March 2, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about your great loss. I know and went to school with Sandy, I also hung around with Rene & Ruben, agian my condolence to all the Pena family
Doreen Cruz
February 25, 2006
Tio, we will all miss you so, so much.Your caring and humorous ways will stay in my mind and heart forever. I still to this day go down stairs to the fridge around 2 o'clock in the morning, take the can of RediWhip and fill my big ol' mouth! I learned from the best! I have so many great memories. Although I would yell at you, "You're gross Tio!" I secretly enjoyed you kicking me under the dinner table so you could open your incredibly wide mouth and show me the chewed up, nasty food you were eating. I promise to carry on your tradition of slapping a slice of bologna on our bare stomachs, to peel off and eat. I will tell Josiah that his Tio Ruben used to do this. I could sit here all day, remembering all these wonderful memories. I know that you would not want me to cry or be sad, but it is so hard. The entire family will not be the same without you. I pray that Tia Angie is given the strength she needs. Please take care of her, Mari, Nana, and Tata. We love you and miss you so much.
Your Niece,
Clarissa Weaver
February 24, 2006
Dear Erlinda, Santos, Terry and Angela: Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. I am very sorry to hear about Ruben. I will always remember his wonderful humor and smile. I wish his cousins..Ericka, Paul and Matthew Pena, could have known him....as I had the opportunity to have. I know you are in a lot of pain for your loss. But, rejoice in his new eternity life with God and Christ. He will always be with you in spirit, mind and soul. God Bless you. Sincerely, Clarissa, Ericka, Paul and Matthew.
Brian Hanson
February 24, 2006
Hey there Dude I didn't know you long, but you made me feel like I had another Brother here in the Old Pueblo. I know with your kindness you will keep living on in many people's hearts. and with that you are still here, just looking down instead of on the same plane.
Clarissa Weaver
February 23, 2006
Dear Erlinda, Santos, Terry and Angela, Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. I am so sorry for you loss. I, fondly remember Ruben and his humor. Even though it has been many years since I last saw him....I, still wish his cousin's Ericka (Pena), Matthew, and Paul Pena, could have known him, as I had the opportunity to. I know your loss is grieved with a lot of pain, but, rejoice in his NEW life with God and Christ. He will always be with you. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Clarissa, Ericka, Paul and Matthew.
wayne caldwell
February 23, 2006
Your off to the big soft chair and a never ending cold beer!Missya already bro........Wayne Caldwell and Linda Castillo
Alma Yant
February 23, 2006
Hey cuz, what can I say but that I'm really gonna miss you and I know Michelle will too. I know that you are up there with the big Man so say hi to Dad for me and thanks for all the laughs. Tios and Angela, I am sooo sorry for your lost but I know that Ruben is looking down on us and will always be with us no matter what.
Julie Sanchez Padilla
February 23, 2006
Ruben was part of our family he will be missed and remember for ever. Those of us who knew him were blessed to have know him. May god bless him and his family. Rest in peace Ruben.
Julie Sanchez Padilla
February 23, 2006
Ruben was part of our family he will be missed and remember for ever. Those of us who knew him were blessed to have known him. May god bless him and his family. Rest in peace Ruben.
Doug Dunfee
February 23, 2006
Ruben always had a smile on his face and would help me out any way he could. I will miss him greatly
Victoria Pena-Monteverde
February 23, 2006
I will always remember Ruben as a fun-loving cousin with a big heart just like his brothers and sister. Angie & Mari, God comfort you while you adjust to life without him near you. The last time I saw Ruben he was doing a very funny impression of Carlos Santana - a great memory I will cherish.
Emily Liefer
February 23, 2006
Ruben really was a hard worker and we could always depend on him at work even if it was'nt his job.Ruben you will be missed.
Lisa Skiff (Pena)
February 23, 2006
It IS true-- the GOOD die young!!! I have only fond memories of you, Ruben. I am glad that while you were here on earth that you lived life with lots of laughter and many who loved you! You WILL be missed!
ANNA OCHOA
February 23, 2006
DEAR, SANDY, ERLINDA, TERRY AND ANGELA. I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR SON, BROTHER AND HUSBAND. ON THE 9 OF THIS MONTH I LOST MY FATHER ROY VASQUEZ, A GOOD FRIEND OF YOURS, SANDY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SADDNESS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Michael Paul Suhr
February 23, 2006
I will always remember Ruben's smiling face and his great sense of humor. He will be deeply missed. I could depend on him telling me everyday at work "I'm only one man" combined with "I'm the hardest working Mexican their is!” He will be remembered for his straight forward approach to issues and his ability to enjoy life to the fullest. We all appreciated everything he did.
DAVID TAYLOR
February 23, 2006
GOOD BY MR PENA
YOU WILL BE MISSED
Peter Ramirez
February 23, 2006
My Deepest sympathy to the Pena family, I am from the Menlo Park Neighborhood and grew up with Ruben.
Ruben rest in Peace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARMANDO ARMIJO
February 23, 2006
I WILL MISS ALL THE LAUGHS WE HAD. YOUR FRIEND FOREVER ARMANDO.
Carmen Serrano
February 23, 2006
Wow you crazy guy you'll be missed. Thoughts and love to you Angie and your family.
Love Carmen
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